Plant Breeder
Plant breeders study seed characteristics and work to improve those characteristics that are most desirable for a plant, such as yield, size, quality, maturity and resistance to frost, drought, disease
Read MoreNematologist
A nematologist specifically studies nematodes (microscopic roundworms that can transmit diseases and/or attack soil, water and insects) and their interaction with plants. Nematologists develop methods and apparatuses (tools and equipment)
Read MoreHydrologist
Hydrologists examine the physical characteristics, distribution and movement of water above and below the earth’s surface. They research and understand the movement and impacts of water in the environment. Hydrologists
Read MoreHerd Nutritionist
Herd nutritionists research and provide advice on feed product selection, maintenance feeding programs and modification of diets to meet certain desired outcomes. They educate farmers and employees on appropriate diets,
Read MoreGame Warden
Game wardens work at the state or federal level, enforcing laws related to hunting and fishing. They patrol an assigned region or area for violators of hunting and fishing laws.
Read MoreToxicologist
A toxicologist studies chemicals and their effects on living beings and the environment. The goal of toxicologists is to maintain a good standard of health for the earth and all
Read MoreFood Technologist
Food technologists oversee all aspects of product development, review and approve nutritional data, write product specifications and enforce USDA labeling regulations on new and modified food products. They develop and
Read MoreFood Animal Veterinarian
Veterinarians are responsible for maintaining the health of animals as well as the diagnosis and treatment of sickness, disease and injury in food production animals such as cattle, swine, poultry
Read MoreClimate Change Analyst
Climate change analysts look at research and data about our planet’s climate. A career in this field can include looking at temperatures, polar ice caps, ocean conditions and greenhouse gases.
Read MoreBiostatistician
Biostatisticians use mathematics and statistics to find ways to solve scientific problems. The biostatistician collaborates with other members on the team to determine study design, protocol development and how to
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